We are keen to share healthcare research news of Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Academic Health Partners (LNAHP) in the media and actively promote exciting and ground-breaking developments made within our Academic Themes and partner organisations.
For press enquiries, please contact the team by emailing [email protected].
We also hold training and events throughout the year for staff from our partner organisations. We run and take part in events for our stakeholders and for members of the public to attend to find out more about healthcare research, research we are working on, and why research is so important for the local populations we serve. For further information on Healthcare Research News and upcoming events, monitor this page or contact us by email at “[email protected]”
Leicester rises in global sustainability world rankings
The University of Leicester has climbed more than 25 places in a league table which ranks the sustainable credentials of universities around the globe. Leicester shot up 28 places to […]
Study finds ethnicity, mental health and age predict NHS workers’ plans to quit
Around 43 per cent of NHS workers who took part in a recent study have considered leaving their role or taking early retirement. The national study, published today in Lancet Europe, […]
AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advance
Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will flare up according to a study published in ERJ […]
Innovation clinics – supporting health innovation across Leicestershire
We are pleased to share the announcement of the newly launched “Leicestershire Innovation Clinics” – aimed to offer expert support to individuals such as students, academics and healthcare professionals, or companies already […]
New Fungal Spore Calendar helps allergy and asthma sufferers plan for better health
England’s first seasonal spore guide offers valuable insights into the potential rise of breathing problems in summer and autumn. Leicester researchers have developed England’s first comprehensive fungal spore calendar—a valuable […]
How understanding communities helps us tackle health inequality in Leicester
Dr Ruw Abeyratne, Director of Health Equality and Inclusion, shared this blog on the NHS Providers website ahead of their annual conference and exhibition in November. Ruw will be joining […]
Research on pandemic health inequalities wins prestigious award
Dr Daniel Pan, Higher Specialty Doctor and researcher at the University of Leicester, has won a prestigious award for research he conducted into health inequalities. The 2024 Corrine Camilleri-Ferrante Prize […]
Burgeoning businesses born from VentureVersity programme are put to the test
An innovative programme creating new commercial ventures by transforming university ideas through collaboration with businesses recently brought together its participants to put their ideas to the test. The University of […]
Hospitals appoint Group Director of Research and Innovation
Professor Nigel Brunskill has been appointed as Group Director of Research and Innovation at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Professor […]